Finding the Third Proportional to 163,714 and 252,803
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Solution
The third proportional to 163,714 and 252,803 is: 390,371.97
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
163,714 : 252,803 = 252,803 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
163,714/252,803 = 252,803/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
163,714x = 252,803 × 252,803 - Step 4: Simplify right side
163,714x = 63,909,356,809 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 63,909,356,809/163,714 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 390,371.97
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